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Administrator/ Receptionist – Wellington

We’re looking for an organised, people-focused Administrator/Receptionist to join our fun, friendly Wellington Geotechnics office. This is a permanent part-time role, 30 hours per week, worked across five days in the office. You’ll be the welcoming face at reception and provide admin support to teams in Wellington and, at times, other locations across New Zealand.

Kei te hiahia mātou ki ōu pūkenga | We want your skills

  • Welcome visitors and staff and manage the reception area
  • Answer and direct enquiries via phone and Microsoft Teams in a friendly, professional way
  • Receive and distribute mail and couriers
  • Provide general admin support to the team (coordination, scheduling, documentation)
  • Maintain and update databases, records and calendars
  • Data entry for financial documents
  • Coordinate company vehicle deliveries, pick-ups and maintenance
  • Manage equipment hire requests, coordination and charge tracking
  • Assist with staff travel arrangements as required
  • Check timesheets have been submitted and follow up as needed
  • Keep the office running smoothly—monitor supplies, kitchen/reception areas, and raise/action building or maintenance items proactively
  • Prioritise health, safety and wellbeing for yourself and the wider business
  • Support with additional administration tasks as required

Nā tōu rourou | What you’ll bring

  • 0–1 years’ experience in administration, reception or customer service (or a strong willingness to learn)
  • Full or restricted New Zealand driver licence
  • Confidence using Microsoft Word, Excel and Teams
  • Strong communication skills (written and verbal) and an excellent phone manner
  • A positive, can-do attitude and good sense of humour
  • Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
  • Ability to lift heavier packages from time to time

Mō tō mātou āhuatanga | Who we are

Geotechnics Ltd is a specialist materials testing company providing laboratory- and field-testing services to the geotechnical, civil and environmental engineering industries. We have offices in Auckland, Pukekohe, Hamilton, Napier, Tauranga, Wellington, Nelson and Christchurch.

Why join Geotechnics

At Geotechnics we believe you should love your job and the environment you work in.

Our teams are an outgoing, sporty bunch, who enjoy team events and activities.  Our company culture has been integral to our growth and development – we offer a social club, family events, team competitions, a $750 annual well-being allowance, and a highly competitive nationwide weekly quiz. We have a great reputation within the marketplace through our belief in our core values of Care, Empowerment, Ingenuity, Integrity, Fun and Futurity.

We actively promote an open culture where innovation and continuous improvement is encouraged. We offer ongoing training, continued educational support, internal mentoring, and professional memberships.

Geotechnics Ltd is a company where you can feel comfortable asking others for advice and where people are equally willing to listen to your ideas. This is a great opportunity to join a friendly, though professional team who focus on delivering first-class, efficient solutions.

How to Apply

Apply online by clicking the Apply Now button or for more information on Geotechnics Ltd, go to www.geotechnics.co.nz. For more information on our careers go to www.tonkintaylor.co.nz/careers.

‘Everyone Matters’ is one of our three core values at T+T, and we are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce who foster inclusion, participation, and equal opportunity.

We are proud to be a member of Diversity Works, and Partners of TupuToa and Pūhoro STEMM Academy. We particularly encourage speakers of Te Reo Māori or Pacific languages to apply.

T+T are proud to be part of the Rainbow Tick Whānau and welcome applicants from rainbow communities.

Geotechnics is committed to upholding Te Tiriti o Waitangi.  We will act in good faith to maintain an inclusive environment where mātāpono, mana and hua guide our ethos and that of the projects we are trusted with.  We believe in embracing growth opportunities that prepare Aotearoa New Zealand for a future inspired by Te Tiriti o Waitangi. We particularly encourage speakers of Te Reo Māori or Pacific languages to apply.